South Dakota Parties Endorse Smith and Lowden for President
In Pierre South Dakota the Democratic and Republican conventions endorsed Alfred E Smith of New York and Frank C Lowden of Illinois for president with Smith backed by Moody as running mate and Dawes renominated as vice president. Walsh opposed Smith. Jones named governor candidate for Republicans. Nerbeck preferred for vice president but supported Dawes. Moody states he seeks reelection as Texas governor.
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Gov. Smith
United States
Thomas J. Walsh
Montana
Senator Walsh
Smith
Holton Davenport
South Dakota
Buell F. Jones
Peter Nerbeck
Washington
Dawes
Coolidge
W. L. Bulow
Bulow
Labor Party
Moody
Austin
Texas
Dan Moody
Democrats
Santa Fe Railway Valued at 53 Million in New Mexico
Santa Fe N M March 7 AP The valuation of the A T and S F Railway system in New Mexico is placed at 53 215 715 for 1928 an increase of 329 179 over that of 1927 announced by the state tax commission today The commission is now fixing corporate valuations in the state The Santa Fe increase was due largely to improvements made during the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
N. M
New Mexico
State Tax Commission
Retrial of Albuquerque Dynamiting Began in Los Lunas
Testimony began in the retrial of William J. Nabors who is accused of dynamiting the home of J. P. McMurray master mechanic of the Santa Fe Railway. Nabors had been convicted before but received a new hearing at Los Lunas on a venue change.
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Albuquerque
N. M
William J. Nabors
J. P. McMurray
Santa Fe Railway
Los Lunas
Nabors
Prohibition 15 Here 10 Stay Says Chief Dry Agent
In St Petersburg Florida March 7 AP the head of the nations dry enforcement agency asserted prohibition is here to stay and urged state federal cooperation. The southeastern prohibition convention of the anti saloon league debated campaigns platforms and enforcement while vowing to press for congressional funding for undercover evidence and federal officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Fla
Anti-Saloon League
James Doran
David Hepwarn
Virginia State Organization of the League
Convention Resolutions Committee
Dillon Seeks Uniform Oil Land Laws and Commission
Gov. R C Dillon proposes a threefold plan to conserve oil and gas resources. He calls for a commission with representatives from each oil producing state and the federal government to draft legislation. The plan includes uniform state laws to curb waste on state lands, parallel federal land safeguards, and a rule for privately owned lands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
N. M
R. C. Dillon
Oil and Gas Journal
Tulsa
Okla
Two Complete City Tickets Enter Mayor Race
Two city tickets emerge in a municipal battle led by John W Hall for mayor and R F Ballard as rival. Aldermen on both slates span wards one through five with names including Wilkins McClure Allison Peace and Carriage. City election set for April 3 with party decision on convention or direct primary pending.
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Muncipal
John W. Hall
Hall
Dance R. Wilkins
John McClure
Charles L. Allison
Arnold L. Peace
J. Paul Carrige
R. F. Ballard
First
M. L. Barnett
Third
Roland Oliver
Fourth
Henry D. Johnson
Fifth
P. D. Wilkins
Democratic Central Committee
New York Mayor Walker Seeks New Federal Buildings
James J. Walker arrives in Washington to discuss razing the old federal building near City Hall and replacing it with up-to-date structures. He will meet Secretary Melton and government officials, with plans possibly including a White House visit before returning to New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mar
New York
James J. Walker
Federal
City Hall
Melton
President Coolidge
Walker
Paul Block
Joseph Johnson
Manhattan
Pennsylvania Railroad
New Orleans
Derby
Los Angeles District Sold for 13 Million Dollars
The Central Manufacturing District in Los Angeles, the citys industrial hub spanning about 300 acres, was sold for over 13 million dollars to an eastern syndicate led by Eugene V R Thayer. The holding company stock, at more than 300 a share, sold all 42 000 outstanding shares. The district includes a model stock yards a produce terminal and a junction railway and was developed by local business leaders six years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
The
Examiner
Eugene V. R. Thayer
New York
Boston
Los Angeles Corporation
Fight on Rio Grande bill goes to White House
Washington March 7 AP The American Indian defense association has carried its fight against the Middle Rio Grande conservancy district bill to the White House after passage in both houses. Opponents argued the measure unjust and unconstitutional amid claims of discrimination against Pueblo Indians in land reclamation costs. The bill would authorize $1,593,311 to the district for reclamation on Indian land, with only $1,000,000 liened on the land for reimbursement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
American Indian Defense Association
Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District
White House
Congress
Senate
House
LaPolette
Wisconsin
Frazier
North
Association
Coolidge
Conservancy District
Congress Schedule Today and Tuesday Actions
Senate resumes Muscle Shoals debate while the House handles minor calendar bills. Committees open inquiries into Pennsylvania West Virginia Ohio coal field conditions and cotton market manipulation. Naval building program date set. immigration relief and shipping railroad issues advance in various panels.
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Associated Press
Senate
House
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Ohio
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Agriculture
Nicaragua
Federal Reserve Bank
Two Hurt In Blasts In Albuquerque Today
In Albuquerque New Mexico on March 7 Miss Ruby Venner was seriously hurt in a mysterious explosion at a boarding house. A few hours later Alfred Simonson was injured in an explosion of a compressed air tank at a bicycle shop.
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Albuquerque
N. M
Ruby Venner
Alfred Simonson
Carlsbad Cave to be made greatest natural show place
Washington reports Carlsbad Cave National Monument in New Mexico will be expanded into one of the world’s greatest natural show places. A 7000 dollar 1929 appropriation funds brighter lighting and improved trails with expert lighting and motion picture advice. A superintendent home will be built on city land, guides’ quarters added, and El Paso County Texas builds a road to the New Mexico line to boost accessibility for thousands of yearly visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Carlsbad Cave
New Mexico
A. B. Demaray
National Park Service
Congress
Geographic Survey
Demaray
Carlsbad
el Paso County
Texas
Guadalupe Mountains
Washington buzzes over Lindbergh visit rumors
Washington March 7 AP A flier seen back in the capital after a quick trip to Scott Field Illinois stirs secrecy rumors. Lindbergh remains elusive with reports of meetings at a club with J Barr Peat of West Elizabeth PA and Major Lanphier at Selfridge Field. A rest cure at Johns Hopkins was rumored but hospital officials say no contact.
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Washington
Mar
National
Lindbergh
Bolling Field
Scott Field
Belleville
Illinois
Cincinnati
J. Barr Peat
L. J. Hendershot
West
Elizabeth
Hendershot
Peat
Thomas G. Lanphier
Selfridge Field
Michigan
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore
Courting Nooks Planned for New Club House
Chicago March 7. AP. The Illinois club announces plans for a 3 million dollar club house and hotel for working women. Each floor will feature courting nooks with music study soundproof rooms for students. Construction to start in May says club president Miss Julie Deal.
SECTION HAND PLEADS GUILTY TO BURGLARY NEAR ROY NM
Juan Sanchez a section hand for the Southern Pacific at Abbott near Roy New Mexico pleaded guilty in Roy justice court to burglary of the Abbott station on February 29. He faces sentencing by District Judge H A Riker at Raton. The station safe was removed but not opened. A companion arrested with Sanchez was exonerated by his statement.
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Roy
N. M
Juan Sanchez
Southern Pacific
Abbott
Here
Roy Justice of the Peace Court
H. A. Riker
Raton
Sanchez
Dillon urges tax cut on new autos in New Mexico
Gov. R C Dillon asked the state tax commission to reduce the assessed valuation of new automobiles to 50 percent of factory cost, arguing current taxes overstate value and vary by municipality. He urged a 10 to 10 percent annual reduction and noted past proposals for a flat license fee were not adopted. Assistant state comptroller Roehl then sought dealer opinions to inform the commission.
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Santa Fe
N. M
New Mexico
R. C. Dillon
State Tax Commission
Dillon
Gov. Dillon
Roehl
Spurred and booted Dow enters rodeo in Fort Worth
Fort Worth March 7 AP Bob Dow attorney general of New Mexico arrived and located a cow pony to practice for the Southwestern Exposition and Fat Stock Show opening next Saturday. He plans to enter several rodeo contests and aims to win the calf roping with last year’s 40 second best. He may enter bucking bronco as well and inspected the wild horse stable brought for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Tex
Bob Dow
New Mexico
Dow
Watcher Sees Own Heart Beat During Operation
Santa Rosa California March 7 AP L B Nobles Sonoma County farmer watched the reflection of his heart beats in a mirror while surgeons performed a delicate operation to remove pus sacs near the heart after a severe influenza attack. Local anesthesia used. Doctors opened the pus sacs and Nobles talked with the physicians during the procedure. Recovery expected.
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Santa Rosa
Calif
Mar
L. B. Nobles
Sonoma County
Nobles
City Fathers Move to Set Election and Seats in Roswell
Roswell voters will choose a mayor city clerk and city treasurer for two year terms and elect five aldermen from five wards for four years. The council issued the official call and set polling places judges and clerks for each ward while noting a separate school bond election may follow on a different date.
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Roswell
Community House
FE. S. Wood
W. A. Johnson
George Clark
Arline Gibbany
Fourth Ward
Pesos Valley Lumber Co
F. J. Smith
T. H. Boswell Jr
Harry Maynard
R. M. Tigner
John R. St. John
Fifth Ward
R- M. Yarnell
Arthur Allison
Marcus Jones
Rue Chrisman
Walter Thornton
W. A. McCullough
Council
McCullough
Warg
City Democratic Central Committee
J. Q. Cummins
First Ward
J. P
Court House
Spring River Grocery
Horton's
Second Wand
Pecos Valley Lumber Co
Carnegie Library
Main
Virginia
Walnut
M. D. Wiggins
John Rose
Charles Allison
Jack Moore
Denver Mayor Battles Threat as Fifty Vagrants Are Jailed
More than fifty alleged vagrants are jailed in Denver after Mayor Stapleton receives a threatening letter. The writer vows to blow the highest building in Denver off its foundation if unemployed men are not put to work. The incident fuels a tense response from city authorities and labor leaders.
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Denver
Stapleton
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AL Smith
Lowden
Day Enforcement
Walsh
Southern Dry Convention
Mollie Davis Nicholson
Chevy Chase
Woman's Democratic Law Enforcement League
Henry W. Peabody
Woman’s National Committee For Law Enforcement
Beverly
Mass
Fox
Slice Jemmie
Indian Defense Assn
John J. Esch
Interstate Commerce Commission
Frothingham
House Foreign Affairs Committee
House Agriculture Committee
Federal Farm Board
Lindy
TAX. Commission
H. C. Roehl
FT. Worth
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